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this is the first step for an argumentitive research paper. I am FOR medical assisted suicide. This is a proposal. for why this a good topic for the semester. I will provide clear instructions and a grading rubric as long as a message from the instructor regarding further detail of what is expected as well as a sample essay. again this is simply the first step. More is to come….

ISSUE PROPOSAL RUBRIC

Use this rubric as a guide to determine where you need to concentrate your efforts for our next essay. There is no detailed point by point system; rather, numerical grades are adjudicated based on a preponderance of checkpoints in any given area.

Keep in mind, that a C grade means “average.” The C grade means that you have met the bare minimal requirements of the assignment. There is no way to get a B (above average) or an A (exceptional) if you are missing a major component such as a thesis statement or several topic sentences because you are not meeting the minimal requirements to “pass” (C).

Portfolio and Processes: The essay is submitted via a portfolio, which “shows” the processes (the recipe) that went into the final result. There is strong evidence of reflection, revision, and collaboration. The student participated in peer review and offered adequate feedback to peers. All required artifacts are present, easy to find, and easy to access.

☑ Excellent  ☐  Above Average  ☐  Average ☐  Below Average

 

Introduction: The introduction accomplishes at least two things→

1. 1. Explains the issue by providing enough information so that an “outsider” audience can understand it.
2. Demonstrate its importance, outlining why the issue is compelling or significant

☐ Excellent  ☐  Above Average  ☐  Average ☐  Below Average

 

Thesis: At a minimum, the student should directly indicate the purpose; the thesis statement should indicate that the project is appropriate for research. An excellent thesis will move beyond merely claiming “Issue X is a good project” by adding individual nuance and style. There are few, if any grammatical errors here and none that impede meaning.

 

☐ Excellent  ☐  Above Average  ☐  Average ☐  Below Average

 

Essay Mechanics: Paragraph Structure, Transitioning, and Organization. Each paragraph presents only one idea at a time; long paragraphs are adequately divided via the use of transitions. Main ideas are presented near the beginnings of paragraphs and the essay flows smoothly from one point to the next.  Excellent reasons move beyond merely stating: “Issue X is debatable” by adding individual nuance and style. All three reasons must be present in the essay.

☐ Excellent  ☐  Above Average  ☐  Average ☐  Below Average

 

Supporting Detail; Debatability:

The student displays how there are “sides” to the issue with the understanding that there are multiple speakers in the conversation, each with a stake in the issue. Excellent work means the student details the discourse community for each side given.

☐ Excellent  ☐  Above Average  ☐  Average ☐  Below Average

 

Supporting Detail; Researchability: The student shows how each reason is valid by providing enough supporting detail for each presented reason.

The student takes stock of what they already know about the issue and what they will need to find out about it. Student outlines potential research questions and WHERE to GO to find answers. Excellent work here means that the student presents information they already know and HOW they acquired the knowledge.

☐ Excellent  ☐  Above Average  ☐  Average ☐  Below Average

 

Supporting Detail; Sustainability: The student shows how each reason is valid by providing enough supporting detail for each.

The student shows how the issue will endure throughout the semester. Excellent content here points to the rhetorical situation, outlining how the resolution of one exigence leads to another exigence for another side, which yet birth even more arguments.

☐ Excellent  ☐  Above Average  ☐  Average ☐  Below Average

 

Conclusion: The student adequately sums up the essay by pointing back to the thesis statement in some manner. Student summarizes basic sub-points of the essay. Excellent conclusions additionally leave the reader with a final impression. There may be evidence of visiting the conclusion workshop.

☐ Excellent  ☐  Above Average  ☐  Average ☐  Below Average

 

Grammar; Style; Punctuation: The essay should reflect an individual approach to the essay; this is done by adding style (pathos). Few patterns of error exist. Errors should not erode message or content. Excellent content here means fewer than two patterns of error and none that obscure meaning.

☐ Excellent  ☐  Above Average  ☐  Average ☐  Below Average

 

July 9, 2020

 

Good Morning,

 

Over the past two days I’ve seen some  good topics for the research paper.  Those of you who haven’t communicated with me about topics need to do that soon.

Today, I would like to discuss the Issue Proposal Rubric that you should use to provide the structure for your essay.  I firmly believe that if you follow this rubric you will not have any problems filling the page requirement.

The first point I would like to make refers to the introduction portion of the rubric.  Notice that number 1 mentions an “outsider” audience.  Another way of saying this is that you should assume your does not know much about the topic.  If this is assumed it means you need to provide some background information in the introduction so get the reader “up to speed.”  Tell the audience what is going on with the issue; what the most recent development in the issue has been; or, provide a short history of the issue.  Imagine telling a story to an acquaintance.  You wouldn’t start with the action; you would start with the background: who, what, where, when, why.  The second part of the rubric tells you to let the reader know why the issue is important, compelling, or significant.  Again, assume your reader doesn’t know much and needs to have the details explained.

The next section is the thesis.  Here you are lucky; all you need to do is rewrite the thesis to match your issue. Obviously, you need to add your own style, but essentially, your thesis will be “this issue will be suitable to pursue as a research project.”  Simple, direct.

For the body of the essay, follow the guideline in the rubric.  You will have 3 reasons supporting why your issue is suitable for research, debatability, researchability, and sustainability.  Use the explanations about these three reasons from the Issue Proposal Assignment.  Answer the questions that are presented.  This is a very good way to develop strong, full paragraph(s).  Keep in mind that one paragraph for each reason is a minimum, you may go beyond just one paragraph and it may be necessary.

One other point about the reason paragraphs.  Use the words debatable, researchable, and sustainable in the paragraphs themselves. For example, “The first reason my topic is good for research is that it is debatable.”  This helps the reader to follow the logic of your argument.

 

So, at this point, you should begin to write the essay.  Rely on the structure you have been given.  Keep your purpose in mind, to convince readers that you have a good idea for a research project.

 

SH = The Little Seagull Handbook

ISSUE PROPOSAL: Process Sheet

In order for argument to occur, there must first be an “issue,” which simply means an unsettled question that matters to a community. This semester, you will be conducting research on an issue that you select. Since you will be reading and writing extensively on this issue throughout the semester, it’s essential that you choose one that truly interests you (SH 45 W-7b).

 

As you consider potential issues, you may want to do some background reading to ensure that you are interested in the issue and that you can find enough sources to support sustained research. Note: all of the major assignments in this course build on one another and each is a step in the totality of the research process; therefore, once you select an issue, you may not change it without starting back at the issue proposal.

 

 

INVENTION: Invention simply means discovering what you are going to say (your discourse).

 

For this paper, you will take stock of what you already know about the issue you select, organize and develop your thoughts, and sketch a plan for your research. Your audience will be your classmates and me.

 

1. The Thesis Statement/The Claim:

 

You will be making an argument (to your audience) that the issue you have chosen is acceptable for a semester’s worth of research. Therefore, this statement is your claim. For this assignment everyone will be proposing the same argument even though we will all be working with different issues. For more on claims and thesis statements, visit: (SH 10 W-3b).

 

2. REASONS why your topic is acceptable for research.

 

Reasons support the claim you are making. There are three total reasons why your topic is a good topic to work with this semester. Supporting detail will support these reasons.Use the prompts below to help you develop and support these reasons. For more help on developing reasons, visit (SH 46 W-7b).

 

One reason: One of the reasons why your issue is acceptable for a research project is because it is debatable. This means that there must be some “major players” (or most vocal participants in the debate). These “players” all say different things and have different needs. Debatable issues make good topics for research in this class. You can use the guided invention questions below to help you think about providing support for this reason.

 

• What is it that makes your issue an arguable issue?
• Who is in the debate?
• What is it that you hear these “major players” saying?
• What kinds of claims does each side (or participant in the debate) make?
• What may be at stake for some of these players?

 

Another reason why your issue is acceptable is because it is sustainable.. Sustainability means it will carry you for the duration of the semester. You will have to consider why this issue is complex enough for sustained research and thought.

 

• What is so controversial about your topic?
• What makes this issue relevant?
• What makes it current and timely?
• Is there enough material for six weeks of research? How do you know this?
• How might this debate impact the world as we know it today?

 

A third reason why the issue you chose would make a good debate to enter this semester is because it is a researchable argument.

 

Your classmates and I will also be interested in what you don’t know (or are at least unsure about) regarding the issue. How are you supposed to know what you don’t know yet? This takes a fair amount of thinking as well. You may need more data/facts/statistics, etc. That is probably the most obvious. You also may –and probably will–need to learn more about the larger cultural context in which your field operates. Remember, any disciplinary interpretation rests on its relationship to cultural/historical context and disciplinary audience. Whatever you do, be detailed. Don’t just say you need more stats, say ‘about what’ and state ‘why’ that is relevant to your argument.

 

Ask yourself the following questions to guide your supporting details about research:

• What are the main questions you want to pursue/answer over the course of the semester? (These questions may change, obviously, as you learn and think more about the issue.)
• How would you answer these questions right now and why? (Your answers will change significantly as you research the issue.)
• What more do you need to learn about the issue, and where might you go to find more information?
• What do you know about the issue already?
• How do you acquire your knowledge about the issue?

 

DELIVERY: Delivery simply means how you will present your case.

Don’t forget that you are the composer and your argument must also rest on the poles of ethos, pathos, and logos.

1. Ethos: Be sure to attach enough supporting detail so that it is clear your reasons are valid (ethical; true). Your own forethought and experience counts as evidence (supporting detail) because the intention is to take stock of an issue. You will need to make sure you fully explore the guided questions for success on this front.
2. Pathos: Remember, you are making an appeal of your own, which means that you should use imagery, style, and careful word choice to draw upon the emotions of your audience. Be sure to construct an individual, nuanced, creative thesis statement and reasons that move beyond merely stating “this issue is good for research.”
3. Logos: You will need to attach reasons to your claim so that you have a logical, rational, and well organized composition. Your reasons are given to you so this part may not be too difficult with this first essay effort. However, you will still need to make sure you articulate your reasons well and that they are properly placed within the body of the essay. For more on organization and reasoning, visit (SH 47 w-7B)

ORGANIZATION:

You will need to present your composition in a reasonable order that takes the reader into account. Heed my advice, your textbook, class notes, peer reviews, and course lecture slides for more information on how to organize this essay. We will review organization extensively in class.

EVALUATION CRITERIA and FORMAT:

Comes across as a credible writer and appeals to the values, traditions, and discourse of the audience

Sentences are lively, engaging, and relatively error free

Essay is 3-5 pages in MLA style. Times New Roman, 12 pt. font

Submitted via portfolio with all process work included (diagnostic essay, reviews, drafts, and reflections)

A detailed rubric will be provided to you in class